Finance Administrator

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a dedicated finance administrator for the main office to support order processing, invoicing and day-to-day financial administration.

You will record goods received, reconcile fuel and charge cards, coordinate school transport and handle payments for meals, trips, lettings and free school meals. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative processes and Microsoft systems, including Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Personable and organised.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and invoices for the main school and our site team.
• Record and track goods received.
• Reconciling fuel and charge cards.
• Coordinating school transport.
• Communication with parents regarding payments for school meals, trips and school transport.
• Supporting the processing of free school meal applications and record updates.
• Coordinating and tracking payments for lettings.
• Liaise and communicate with staff, pupils, parent and external agencies clearly and professionally.
• Undertake any other administrative duties as required, e.g. data entry, reprographics, typing and filing.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking to strengthen our main office in appointing a dedicated finance administrator.

Key duties include;

Process orders and invoices for the main school and our site team.

Record and track goods received.

Reconciling fuel and charge cards.

Coordinating school transport.

Communication with parents regarding payments for school meals, trips and school transport.

Supporting the processing of free school meal applications and record updates.

Coordinating and tracking payments for lettings.

Liaise and communicate with staff, pupils, parent and external agencies clearly and professionally.

Undertake any other administrative duties as required, e.g. data entry, reprographics, typing and filing.

Person Specification

Personable and organised.

Experience in administrative processes and Microsoft systems, including Word and Excel.

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Friendly, approachable and professional in manner.

Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school by appointment. Contact Mrs Kelly McGough, [e-mail] or 01782 883037.